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Heat-related equipment failures leave thousands without power along Wasatch Front

Annette Campbell, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 11:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Record-breaking temperatures put both residents and power infrastructure under strain, contributing to outages that left an estimated 13,000 people without electricity on Sunday.

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Valley Fair Mall employee stabbed by man allegedly targeting Muslims

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated July 14 - 11:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man working at Valley Fair Mall was stabbed multiple times Monday by a man who claimed he "targeted the victim ... because of his religion," police said.

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Sizzling summer safety: Navigating Utah's outdoor adventures safely

CommonSpirit Health  |  Posted July 14 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

As people embrace the sunshine, emergency rooms often see a surge in heat-related illnesses, recreational injuries and unexpected encounters.

Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims

Daniel Wiessner, Reuters  |  Updated July 14 - 11:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

Twenty-six former employees of Meta Platforms ​have filed a lawsuit accusing the company of using AI-powered software ‌that disproportionately targeted people for ​mass layoffs.

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After more than 1,000 shows as Neil Diamond, this 'American Idol' winner has taken his final bow

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

On Sunday, "American Idol" winner Nick Fradiani took his final bow — concluding a roughly four-year chapter that started as an understudy to Utah native Will Swenson on Broadway.

'I would much rather our country look like this room': Erika Kirk reflects on Robinson hearing

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

After experiencing 'hell' in the courtroom, Erika Kirk urged the next generation to choose courage at Turning Point USA's Chapter Leadership Summit on Sunday.

12 Utah charter school hopefuls submit bids for approval

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Twelve charter schools could soon join the Beehive State's existing network after submitting proposals for formal consideration last week.

Trump steps back from proposal for Hormuz fees in favor of Gulf investment deals

Enas Alashray, Elwely Elwelly, Tala Ramadan and Katharine Jackson, Reuters  |  Updated July 14 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump stepped ​back from proposing a 20% fee to guard the Strait of Hormuz as part of the conflict with Iran, saying ‌he would seek investment deals with Gulf states.

An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches

Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press  |  Updated July 14 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.

After record-breaking heat, doctors warn Utahns to watch for signs of heat illness

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 9:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City reached an all-time heat record on Sunday, hitting a historic 109 degrees. Now, doctors are reminding Utahns to stay alert as high temperatures continue.

Texas man sentenced to prison for intentionally damaging ATMs, robbing repair technicians

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Texas man who attempted to rob an ATM in Utah by intentionally damaging the machine then threatening a repair technician was sentenced last week to almost five years in federal prison.

Consumer inflation slows more than expected in June

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted July 14 - 8:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Consumer inflation slowed more than expected in June, but that will probably offer little ​comfort to households or rule out an interest rate increase from the Federal Reserve this year.

2025 was Utah's hottest on record. 2026 is on track to be even hotter

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

Even before this weekend's hot weather, Utah found itself on pace to have its warmest year in over a century, which would break a record set just last year.

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Don't let a retirement planning mistake cost you six figures — new guide for Utah retirees

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted July 14 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Roughly half of all American retirees don't take any systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement savings.

Utah's Hill Air Force Base welcomes its new commander

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 14 - 6:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Just moments after assuming command of the 75th Air Base Wing Monday at Hill Air Force Base, Col. Eric Quidley was already eager to build on the momentum already existing at one of Utah's largest employers.

'Sacred,' 'pristine': Data center foes redouble calls to protect area where facility would be built

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 6:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

Foes of the Box Elder County data center proposal gave media representatives a tour of the area and redoubled their calls to protect the zone.

Cottonwood Heights woman found guilty of manslaughter, abuse after elderly mother's death

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A jury found Lori Meers guilty of manslaughter on Friday after her mother was admitted to the hospital with sepsis and malnutrition.

US appeals court revives hundreds of private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Updated July 13 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal appeals court on Monday revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue over the ​painkiller's alleged link to autism.

What is driving up your Utah car insurance bill?

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah drivers are getting squeezed by car insurance, but new data shared with KSL shows there are some very specific things drivers may be doing that are pushing their bills higher.

What went wrong in Yellowstone bison attack? Utah wildlife expert explains

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 13 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Days after a man was attacked by a Yellowstone bison, wildlife experts in Utah said the encounter underscores how quickly bison behavior can escalate, especially during breeding season.

Rendering released for exterior of future Spanish Fork temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an exterior rending for the Spanish Fork Utah Temple, which was announced in April 2025.

Policy expert, report question effect of diversity, equity and inclusion law on women in leadership

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new Utah Women and Leadership Project report questions whether Utah's anti-diversity, equity and inclusion initiative law that passed in 2024 has affected women leaders in Utah's K-12 education system.

The most adorable formidable predator: Hogle Zoo welcomes new sand cat kitten

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The newest resident at Utah's Hogle Zoo is sure to steal the hearts of many with its adorably fuzzy appearance.